Do you know that the quantity of dissolved salts in sea water is almost four times what is present in the human body?Have you ever noticed that drinking salty water from the sea or an ocean does not quench your thirst? If anything, it makes you feel even thirstier than before, but why?According to experts, the concentration of salt inside the human body is almost one-fourth of what is present in sea water....
Bandits are a groups of people who plan and execute robberies and other criminal activities.Bandits from the Wild West are some of the most famous western outlaw names in the world. In the past, these bandits held a criminal status, however now, many of them have now become folklore heroes.If you are creating your own iconic bandit characters in your own film, story or book, this article might provide the naming ideas and inspiration that you need!...
This is a compilation of 105 Bob Dylan Quotes and sayings about him.Bob Dylan’s original name was Robert Allen Zimmerman. He is an American folk singer who moved to rock music in the 1960s who made his breakthrough with the release of ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.‘Robert Allen Zimmerman aka Bob Dylan is a lyricist, songwriter, poet, painter and activist. He incorporates social, philosophical and literary influences in his songs. He has also been awarded a Nobel Prize in literature and is the recipient of the presidential medal of freedom and many academy awards....
Melody Beattie is a self-help book author.She is well renowned across the globe as one of the best authors specializing in self-help books. Her most famous work is, ‘Codependent No More’.‘Codependent No More’ is Melody’s own story of her life after turning away from a life of addiction and suffering. The book was a sensational hit with the community and has influence millions of people for over twenty years. Her passion for helping people and sharing her story through her own words in the form of books has led to her writing fifteen book....
Sigmund Freud, a neurologist by profession, was the pioneer and the father of psychoanalysis which we loosely call therapy in the 21st century.Not only did he develop therapeutic processes to relieve patients from mental stress and trauma in their mind, but he also discovered the process of transference, which is vital when it comes to psychoanalysis. He is also famous for his countless valuable theories such as Oedipus Complex, Electra complex, and his theory on religion, how religion functions, and how our psyche is shaped by religion, and other theories which have had a major impact on the world....
Henry VIII’s pleasure palace, the Hampton Court Palace, is one of those royal palaces that can make you feel like you are in a scene from ‘The Tudors.‘Along with all the royal feels that it can give off, the Hampton Court Palace is not just known for its majestic vibes. The palace is also best known for its splendid landscape and King Henry VIII’s relationships.Hampton Court Palace was built by the chief minister of Henry VIII and is a living example of the grandeur life of the British crown....
Kidadl SaysBorn Jayne Seymour Fonda, her career reached its heights as an actor, and in her 50 years as a professional, she has won two Academy Awards, one Emmy Award, three Golden Globes, and received many other movie awards and nominations. At the height of her popularity, she decided to give back to society and became an activist. Her books ‘My Life So Far’ and ‘Prime Time’ include a lot of personal experiences and anecdotes that are inspirational and motivational to young readers....
People ask, “What is in a name?”Here is what we can tell you about your surnames. These are the names that give a baby their identity, their sense of belongingness to a family, places of origin, trades, etc.When communities were small, only one name was sufficient to identify them. As the communities grew in size, it became difficult to identify people with just a single name. It was then when it became critical to have another name or names, preferably a family name, that could help in further identification of people....
Image © Pexels.The search for a baby name can take time, but we’ve made things easier with this list of 101 of our favourite Slavic names.“Slavic” covers an incredibly wide variety of countries, languages and cultures, and we’d never be able to include all the lovely names of Slavic origins in just one list (well, we could, but we think it would get a bit overwhelming). If you feel like continuing your search for names of Slavic origin, check out our lists of Russian names and Polish names as well....
Most of us believe in destiny and fate; it is with that belief we are able to live our lives with confidence and be hopeful about the times to come.Believing in destiny and that we are destined for something, we are able to live more freely and surrender ourselves more to what destiny holds for us. Not forcing ourselves into things and following the path that the heart truly wants is one of the fundamental steps to smoothly find what fate has for us....
The Quranic verses mention the sheer force of Muslim attack, referring to thousand angels descending to slaughter the Quraishi army.Badr back then was a meeting point for people traveling with caravans towards Mecca from Syria and for people coming from Madina road. Caravans would stop there to rest their camels and an annual market was also organized.The Battle of Badr was a huge turning point for Muslims. The Battle of Badr took place on March 13, 624 CE, on a Tuesday....
Daniel is the prime biblical figure from The Book of Daniel.Daniel is believed to have been a descendent of the royal family of Israel. He is the second son of the King of Israel, David.Christianity believes this wise man to be a prophet, for he had wondrous abilities and qualities that remained unrivaled for as long as he lived. The later world, one without Daniel and his marvels, also recognized him for all of his righteousness, his rare powers, and his steadfast faith in God that never wavered....
Charlie Brown finds himself sad during the onset of the holiday season.To cheer him up, his friend Lucy van Pelt suggests that Charlie Brown directs a Christmas play, but his efforts are about to go in vain as his peers are not interested in ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ play. After his friend Linus van Pelt tells Charlie Brown about Christmas’s true meaning, he cheers up and rallies his friends to celebrate the Christmas spirit....
‘Hope floats’ means hope will give us the strength to overcome difficulties and hardships.‘Hope Floats’ is a must-watch American film casting Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman, and Michael Paré released back in 1998. The actors beautifully did justice to their roles.‘Hope Floats’ is the journey of Birdee Pruitt (Sandra Bullock) as life suddenly turns upside-down due to her deceitful partner. Birdee Pruitt tries to break up the past and rediscovers herself....
Shrek is a strangely cute fictional ogre who first appeared in 1990 in a fairy tale picture book by William Steig.In 2001, ‘Shrek’ the movie came out, which was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and Mike Myers gave voice to Shrek. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the same year and was the first animated film since Disney’s ‘Peter Pan’ to compete for the Palme d’Or.In ‘Shrek 2’, the married Shrek and Fiona are invited by Fiona’s parents, King Harold and Queen Lilian, in their Far Far Away land, to a royal ball to celebrate their marriage....
Shikamaru is from the Nara clan of the Village Hidden in the Leaves, and he along with his friends, Ino and Choji form the sixteenth generation of the legendary Ino-Shika-Cho trio of the Hidden Leaf.He is the most intelligent shinobi in the Land of Fire, with an IQ of over 200. Combine that with his lethal ‘Shadow Possession Jutsu’ and he could have achieved any kind of open success he wanted to in his life, but he didn’t care, because “it’s a drag”....
Alpha particles are made up of two protons and two neutrons that are closely linked together.They are released from the nucleus of certain radionuclides during alpha decay, a kind of radioactive decay. An alpha particle is the nucleus of a normal helium atom, or a doubly ionized helium atom.When the atoms lose two protons during decay, the atoms will be converted to another element.What is alpha radiation?An alpha particle is a radioactive particle composed of two protons and two neutrons....
Chateau de Fontainebleau is one of the largest chateaus, or palaces, in France.Located in the commune of Fontainebleau, Paris the chateau is a historic royal residence. It is famous for its architecture as well as its significance in French history.The medieval castle that dates back to the 12th century has been a preferred residence of the French Kings. Starting with Louis VII, Chateau de Fontainebleau has seen the reign of many a monarch, and has changed and evolved with time....
Bonnie and Clyde, as the phrase, means a couple who have stuck by one another through thick and thin.Bonnie and Clyde were known for committing a series of bank robberies, robbing gas stations and small shops. If the quotes of this duo interest you, then do make sure you take a look at ‘Die Hard’ quotes and Goodfellas quotes.Best Of Clyde Barrow And Bonnie Parker QuotesBonnie and Clyde were two people, who then became a couple....
Warsan Shire belongs to the new age of poets who have a massive fan following all over the internet.The 32-year-old, of Somali-British origi, has become somewhat of a sensation and was the Young Poet Laureate for London in 2014, which is just one of the several titles and awards that she has received. She is one of those rare poets who can efficaciously write both moving poetry about serious topics, and humorous social media posts too....
